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How to get from Kalamata to Nafplio
Driving is the practical way: about 2 hours via the A7 Moreas motorway towards Tripoli and on through Argos. There is no passenger train, and buses usually need a change in Tripoli, taking 3 hours or more.
Best option: Car. Driving is much faster than buses, which are infrequent and need a change.
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| How | Time | How often | Price* | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| car A7 Moreas motorway to Tripoli, then the road via Argos to Nafplio | about 2 h | tolls about €7–10 plus fuel | Nafplio’s old town has limited parking; use the car parks near the harbour. | |
| bus KTEL Messinias to Tripoli, then KTEL Argolidas to Nafplio | about 3 h – 4 h including the change | a few connections a day | about €20–25 in total | Check current timetables; connections in Tripoli are not always timed. |
| taxi Private taxi or transfer | about 2 h | on request | about €200–250 | Agree the fare before departure. |
*Approximate prices and times for 2026. Timetables change by season: check with the operator before you travel.
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Tips
- Rent a car in Kalamata if you plan to visit Mycenae or Epidaurus near Nafplio.
- Stop at Tripoli for a break, around the halfway point.
- Buses connect in Tripoli; check both timetables before leaving.
- Parking is easiest at the large car park by the harbour in Nafplio.
Common questions
Is there a train from Kalamata to Nafplio?
No. There are no passenger trains on the Peloponnese network between Kalamata and Nafplio. The options are driving, taking buses with a change in Tripoli, or a taxi or transfer. Driving takes about 2 hours on the A7 motorway and the road via Argos.
How do I go by bus?
Take a KTEL Messinias bus from Kalamata to Tripoli (about 1 hour 15 minutes), then a KTEL Argolidas bus from Tripoli to Nafplio (about 1 hour 15 minutes). Connections are not always timed, so the trip can take 3–4 hours. Check current timetables with both KTEL companies before leaving.
How much are the tolls?
Tolls on the A7 Moreas motorway between Kalamata and Tripoli come to roughly €7–10 for a car, paid at toll booths that accept cash and cards. The road from Tripoli to Nafplio through Argos is toll-free but slower, with some villages and bends. Prices change from time to time, so treat the figure as approximate.
Can I do it as a day trip?
Possible, but long. With about 4 hours of driving in total you still get time for Nafplio’s old town, the harbour and Palamidi fortress. A night in Nafplio is more relaxed and lets you also visit Mycenae or the theatre at Epidaurus, each about 30–45 minutes away by car. By bus a day trip is not practical.
Compiled by TonyPlan from operator and transport information and travel knowledge; updated 2026-10-05. Anything we could not confirm is marked as approximate.